March 6, 2009
Camping On My Mind
I've got camping on my mind. All I do all day and night is sit around and think about camping. I've really go camping on my mind. I don't do any camping anymore, haven't for years, but I do have camping on my mind. I guess it is a better thing to be obsessed about than some other thing, but I find it hard to get anything done because I've got camping on my mind. I don't know exactly when it all started, maybe a few years ago or so, but I didn't realize the extent of it until recently when I realized that I have nothing but camping on my mind. Oh sure camping is a great pastime. And camping can be fun and educational. Camping can be relaxing and it is always good for you to get out in the fresh air and sunshine and do some camping.
But I've got camping on my mind and I can't do anything else. I had to give up my job because I just couldn't keep my mind on it because I've got camping on my mind. Every morning when I wake up, I've got camping on my mind. And every night when I go to bed, I've got camping on my mind. All night long I dream about camping. I dream about the cool green woods. I dream about the crystal clear streams running through the forests of ancient cedars. I dream about hiking trails up into the mountains where you can see forever. I've got camping on my mind.
I wish i could just go camping and get camping off my mind, but I can't stop thinking about camping long enough to actually go camping. I know I need to relax and let this obsession go and that camping would be the ideal form of relaxation, but then I just get to thinking about all the things I love about camping and once I've got camping on my mind, I can't do anything else.
It is kind of a catch 22 because camping takes planning and preparation, but if I start planning a camping trip, then I've got camping on my mind and I can't get any of the preparation done. Oh, I know I have learned a lot from camping. I've learned self reliance and how to be creative and I've picked up more than a few useful survival skills, but I've also picked up this wicked obsession that has camping on my mind all the time. I only hope that you can go out and enjoy all that camping has to offer without being afflicted like I have been with camping on my mind.
Recommended Reading
- Camping Basics


Comments on Camping On My Mind »
I know this feeling! I am always thinking about camping. Fortunately, for me it can be beneficial. Whenever it's time for my next trip (which is never soon enough) I have my list planned out and can be ready to go quickly.
As a DIY-gear fan, I am always planning my next project, or figuring out how to improve on past ones.